Characteristics of Travelers to Asia Requiring Multidose Vaccine Schedules: Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies Prevention

ConclusionGiven the insufficient time for completion and relatively low vaccination rates, greater awareness of earlier pre‐travel consultations, at least 4–6 weeks before travel, and accurate risk assessment for travelers are important. Effective counseling about vector avoidance, rabies, and animal bite prevention and management remains critical.

Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - September 1, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Xaviour J. Walker, Elizabeth D. Barnett, Mary E. Wilson, William B. Macleod, Emily S. Jentes, Adolf W. Karchmer, Davidson H. Hamer, Lin H. Chen, Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research